Opeth

[Sands Of Time]

OPETH will release "The Roundhouse Tapes" on October 22 via Peaceville. According to a press release, "'The Roundhouse Tapes' contains a captivating OPETH performance from the Camden Roundhouse, London, UK, on November 9th, 2006 (a gig which also featured PARADISE LOST), and sees the band in scintillating form churning out a selection of classics from their illustrious career. You know what to expect from OPETH: unrivalled composition; seamless progressive dynamics and boundless atmosphere from the mellow to the incredibly heavy, all sealed with the unmistakable vocal presence of mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt."

Commented Åkerfeldt: "The Roundhouse concert will always be a very memorable gig for us for many reasons, but most importantly it caught the band at the peak of the 'Ghost Reveries' tour. I must say we're quite tight after 18 odd months on the road supporting the record. I'm extremely pleased we got it documented and I hope it will please our beloved fans as well. As an extra bonus we've decided to collaborate with one of our past labels for this release, the legendary Peaceville Records. Here's a toast to Hammy and Lisa for helping us back in the day as well as to the new team for preserving this pleasurable memory for today's music lovers as well as for generations to come."

"The Roundhouse Tapes" tracklisting:

CD1:

01. When
02. Ghost Of Perdition
03. Under The Weeping Moon
04. Bleak
05. Face Of Melinda
06. The Night And The Silent Water

CD2:

01. Windowpane
02. Blackwater Park
03. Demon of the Fall

[Mean Machine]

The artwork looks great, as usual. Good setlist too.

[Sands Of Time]

Yeah it is a good setlist.
My only gripe........no bloody Deliverance!

But that will hopefully be on the forthcoming DVD which will include the whole show

[black_tooth_grin]

Nice! I love Opeth.

[Sands Of Time]

OPETH's "The Roundhouse Tapes" will be released as a high-definition-filmed DVD in early 2008. This will also feature lots of fan interviews, band interviews, soundcheck footage and live photos, along with exclusive menu music written by mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt and keyboardist Per Wiberg.

[demonizer]

I liek hte maiden reference (even if it was unintentional) to the soundhouse tapes

[Mean Machine]

Haha, when I saw you had last post in an Opeth thread I was like "what the hell, surely it can't actually be a comment about Opeth".... and I was right : p

[Sands Of Time]

demonizer said:

I liek hte maiden reference (even if it was unintentional) to the soundhouse tapes

I thought the same thing, it might be intentional, they have covered Remember Tomorrow before and Mickael is a Maiden fan.

[jezza001]

I will be looking forward to the dvd, cool cover art

[Sands Of Time]

Got the double CD today, it sounds great

What a fkn brilliant band

[Sands Of Time]

Swedish progressive metal titans OPETH have set "Watershed" as the title of their forthcoming album, due out on June 3 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The CD, recorded in the band's native Sweden and produced by frontman/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and Jens Bogren, is a masterwork that follows the time-honored OPETH tradition; its modern yet timeless, progressive yet paying homage to the sounds of classic rock.

According to a press release, "Watershed" is truly one of those special records that cycles through a variety of moods, speeds and textures, complete with lots of subtleties and nuances of sound. Because of its expansive scope, "Watershed" is destined to land the album atop many "best-of" lists. Album opener "Coil" is a gorgeous acoustic number, featuring local folk vocalist Nathalie Lorichs, while "Heir Apparent" will knock listeners unconscious with its blunt force metal. Always one to defy the rules, OPETH posits sung vocals over artillery-like blast beats on "The Lotus Eater", cementing their reputation as innovators and redefiners.

"Watershed" combines elements of modern metal, prog rock, free jazz and hints of European folk music, all of which come together for a seamless, unique collection of songs that will leave an indelible mark upon all who listen.

The follow-up to 2005's "Ghost Reveries" is the first OPETH release to feature new guitarist Fredrik Åkesson and drummer Martin Axenrot and is the band's second effort for Roadrunner Records.

"Watershed" track listing:

01. Coil
02. Heir Apparent
03. The Lotus Eater
04. Burden
05. Porcelain Heart
06. Hessian Peel
07. Hex Omega

[Mean Machine]

Interesting album title. And the folk elements should make a good addition. I'm very much looking forward to the new album.

[Sands Of Time]

[Sands Of Time]

Watched "The Roundhouse Tapes" dvd before and in the Fan Interviews section they interview Arise (Dave)

Way to go! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[stormster]

Thats cool, but since i wont buy that dvd since i am not into Opeth, care to explain what Dave says? Probably something like "OPETH R KOOL!!"